A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

Attachment to Secretary Riley's April 29, 1997 Statement on Voluntary National Tests for Reading and Math

State NAEP Scores for 4th Grade Reading Compared to States' Own Assessment

Exhibit reads: For many State, NAEP proficiency levels are more challenging than the States' own. The percentages of students reaching the proficient level on NAEP are generally lower than those on the States' own assessments.

Source: U.S. Department of Education; State departments of education; National Education Goals Panel.

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Last Updated -- April 29, 1997, (pjk)